Meaning of 限り in Japanese

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Definition of 限り

かぎり(kagiri) 【 限り 】

限 Kanji Details

  1. (n-adv, n) limit; limits; bounds
  2. degree; extent; scope
  3. as far as possible; as much as possible; to the best of one's ability
  4. unless (after neg. verb)
  5. the end; the last
きり(kiri) 【 切り ·限り ·限 】

切限 Kanji Details

  1. (n) end; finish; stop

    彼の好奇心には限りがなかった。
    His curiosity knew no bounds.

  2. bounds; limits →Related words: 切りがない , 切りのない

    あなたは可能な限り早く、あなたのお母さんに電話をするべきである。
    You should call your mother as soon as possible.

  3. delivery date (of a futures contract)

    彼は声の限りに叫んだ。
    He shouted at the top of his voice.

  4. finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in joruri or kabuki); final performance of the day (in vaudeville)

    もっと勉強しない限り落第しますよ。
    You will fail unless you work harder.

  5. (suf, ctr) counter for slices (esp. thick slices); counter for cuts (e.g. fish, meat)
  6. (prt) only; just →Related words: っ切り
  7. since
  8. remaining (in a particular state)

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